Clinical Lab Assistant, MMC Per Diem

Overview

Under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor, the Clinical Lab Assistant (CLA) ensures timely workflow, maintains proper documentation, follows safety and compliance protocols, and provides widespread support across laboratory departments.

• Specimen Processing:
  Performs patient registration and test ordering, verifies patient information, ensures timely specimen handling, and resolves processing issues to maintain accuracy and efficient workflow. Evaluates and prepares specimens for testing, ensuring proper labeling, distribution, storage, and processing according to established guidelines.
• Equipment:
  Assists technical team members by performing duties assigned in loading of samples, performing maintenance. Operates laboratory equipment according to procedures, troubleshoots issues or contacts support, documents temperatures, and maintains a clean, organized workspace as required.
• Inventory Management:
  Monitors and manages supply inventory, checks expiration dates, stores received items and keeps the storage areas clean and organized.
• System Utilization:
  Demonstrates proficiency in the use of HIS and LIS software applications for job-related functions.
• Training and
  
  Education:
  
  Assists with training of new team members or students as required. Completes mandatory continuing education.
• Safety:
  Follows PPE protocols and ensures a clean, safe workspace.
• Document Control:
  Follows all approved standard operating policies and procedures.

• Minimum Education:
  
  Minimum High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Minimum Experience:
  
  Minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory or equivalent, with demonstrated proficiency in patient registration, specimen handling, medical terminology, and laboratory information systems preferred.

• Detail-oriented:
  Maintains accuracy in daily tasks.
• Organized:
  Manages workload efficiently.
• Effective communicator:
  Communicates clearly with patients and team members.
• Critical thinker:
  Uses sound judgment to assess situations and make decisions.
• Collaborative:
  Builds positive working relationships and contributes to a supportive team environment.
• Adaptable:
  Responds well to changing priorities and situations.

Atlantic Health System is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

Our promise to our communities is to deliver the highest quality care at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. We employ more than 20,000 team members and operate multiple facilities including Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, Goryeb Children s Hospital, Centra State Healthcare System, Atlantic Home Care and Hospice, Atlantic Mobile Health, and Atlantic Rehabilitation.

Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service and has earned recognition as a leading institution in cardiology, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology, urology, and more. We are committed to ongoing awards and recognition for the services we provide to patients, team members and communities.

Team Member Benefits:
Atlantic Health System offers a competitive Total Rewards package, including medical/dental/vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plan with employer match, paid time off, tuition assistance, parental leave, childcare options, wellness programs, EAP, fertility benefits, flexible spending accounts, and more.

Note:

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range). Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.